[Ch.5] Psychology and Physical Health Flashcards
1
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Friedman & Rosenman (1974)
A
Studied possible causes of coronary heart disease… came to the conclusion of stress
Divided people into two basic personality types, Type A and B
2
Q
Type A personality
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- A strong competitive orientation
- Impatience and time urgency
- Anger and hostility
3
Q
Type B personality
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Relatively relaxed, patient, easy-going, amicable behaviour
4
Q
Tolerance
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A progressive decrease in a person’s responsiveness to a drug with continued use
5
Q
Psychological dependence
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Occurs when a person must continue to take a drug to satisfy intense mental and emotional craving for it
5
Q
Physical dependence
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Exists when a person must continue to take a drug to avoid withdrawal illness
6
Q
Overdose
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An excessive dose of a drug that can seriously threaten one’s life
